How far is it from Chelles to Lens?

The distance between Chelles and Lens is 201 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Chelles to Lens?

The drive from Chelles to Lens takes approximately 2 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Chelles to Lens?

The fastest route from Chelles to Lens covers 201 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 15 min.

Which direction is Lens from Chelles?

Lens lies roughly to the north of Chelles.

Which roads does the route from Chelles to Lens follow?

The drive from Chelles to Lens mainly follows A 1.

Which towns do you pass between Chelles and Lens?

Towns on the route from Chelles to Lens include Gagny, Paris, Compiègne, Arras.

Chelles Lens

Distance: 201 kmDrive time: 2 h 15 min

Driving from Chelles to Lens takes about 2 h 15 min via A 1. The distance is 201 km. The straight-line distance is 174 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gagny, Bondy, Compiègne, Arras. Driving directions

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Driving directions47 · 201 km

1 Depart left 71 m
2 At end of road, turn left onto Rue Adolphe Besson 72 m
3 At roundabout, take exit right onto Rue Sainte-Bathilde 361 m
4 Continue straight onto Avenue François Mitterrand 145 m
5 Continue straight onto Rue Auguste Meunier 435 m
6 Enter roundabout right onto Avenue du Général de Gaulle 9 m
7 Exit roundabout right onto Avenue du Général de Gaulle 433 m
8 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Avenue du Général de Gaulle 19 m
9 Exit roundabout right onto Avenue du Général de Gaulle 587 m
10 Continue straight onto Avenue du Maréchal Foch 867 m
11 Turn slightly right onto Rue Paul Vaillant-Couturier / Avenue Paul Vaillant-Couturier 3 km
12 Continue straight onto Avenue du Président Pompidou 537 m
13 Continue straight onto Rue Parmentier 293 m

14 Continue straight onto Avenue Jean Jaurès 438 m
15 Continue straight onto Grande Rue 299 m
16 Enter roundabout straight onto Grande Rue 6 m
17 Exit roundabout straight onto Grande Rue 976 m
18 Continue straight onto Avenue de Rosny 722 m
19 Continue straight onto Route de Noisy 282 m
20 Take ramp slightly right 161 m
21 Continue slightly right 2 km
22 Take exit slightly right 438 m
23 Merge slightly right 344 m
24 Merge slightly right 694 m
25 Keep slightly left 9 km
26 Keep slightly left 2 km
27 Take exit slightly left 708 m
28 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute du Nord 122 km
29 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute du Nord 33 km
30 Take exit slightly right 684 m
31 Keep slightly left 2 km
32 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute des Anglais 8 km
33 Take exit slightly right 2 km
34 Keep slightly right 217 m
35 Merge slightly left 694 m
36 Enter rotary right 112 m
37 Exit rotary right 4 km
38 Enter rotary right 46 m
39 Exit rotary straight 5 km
40 Continue straight 2 km
41 Take exit slightly right 298 m
42 Turn right onto Rue des Déportés 51 m
43 Turn right onto Place de la République 333 m
44 At end of road, turn right onto Rue de la Gare 69 m
45 Turn left onto Rue Berthelot 143 m
46 Turn sharp left onto Place Jean Jaurès 12 m
47 Arrive onto Place Jean Jaurès

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The return trip from Lens to Chelles covers roughly the same distance, 201 km.

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How far is it from Chelles to Lens?: The distance between Chelles and Lens is 201 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Chelles to Lens?: The drive from Chelles to Lens takes approximately 2 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Chelles to Lens?: The fastest route from Chelles to Lens covers 201 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 15 min.
Which direction is Lens from Chelles?: Lens lies roughly to the north of Chelles.
Which roads does the route from Chelles to Lens follow?: The drive from Chelles to Lens mainly follows A 1.
Which towns do you pass between Chelles and Lens?: Towns on the route from Chelles to Lens include Gagny, Paris, Compiègne, Arras.

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